TEHRAN - The first FIFA ranking of the women's national teams for 2024 was officially released by world football governing body, FIFA on Friday, in which the Iranian team moved down two places.

Team Melli went down two spots from 59th to 61st.

In total, 126 international matches have been played during the period so far, prompting more than a few changes in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking.

Qualification for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Paris 2024 has been the focal point for national teams in the OFC, UEFA and AFC in the first three months of the year. Elsewhere, the 2024 West Asian Football Federation Women’s Championship and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup have also been taking place.

Leaders Spain (1st) have extended their advantage over their nearest challenger, which is now England (2nd, up 2). Though beaten in the UEFA Nations League final by La Roja, France (3rd) retain their place in the global top three.

The next FIFA Women's World Ranking will be released on June 14.